What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sweden?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Sweden is to fly which costs 950 kr - 2900 kr and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Sweden?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Sweden is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs 950 kr - 2900 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Sweden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Sweden. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Essen Hbf and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Sweden?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sweden. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Stockholm Central via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Cologne to Sweden?

The distance between Cologne and Sweden is 705 km. The road distance is 1510 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Sweden without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sweden without a car is to train which takes 16h 30m and costs 2000 kr - 3900 kr.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Sweden?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Cologne to Sweden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sweden bus from?

Cologne to Sweden bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Sweden train from?

Cologne to Sweden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Sweden?

The best way to get from Cologne to Sweden is to train which takes 16h 30m and costs 2000 kr - 3900 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 34m, you could also fly, which costs 950 kr - 2900 kr and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Cologne to Sweden bus arrive?

Cologne to Sweden bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Cologne to Sweden train arrive?

Cologne to Sweden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Sweden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Sweden is 1510 km. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Cologne to Sweden.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Sweden?

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Where can I stay near Sweden?

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Cologne to Sweden - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Sweden by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
4h 47m
kr 1,031–2,798
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane CGN - ARN
4h 40m
kr 989–2,825
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
16h 30m
kr 2,038–3,882
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburgbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbus
22h 34m
Drive 1,510 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Stockholmcar 1,510 km
14h 31m
kr 2,644–3,819
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane DUS - GOT
4h 40m
kr 1,016–2,803
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)plane DUS - ARN
5h 5m
kr 1,226–2,843
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)plane FRA - GOT
5h 1m
kr 1,521–3,840
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane FRA - CPH
5h 13m
kr 1,536–3,535
Train via Harburg
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 344
17h 7m
kr 2,315–4,431
Train via Sprötze
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Tostedttrain Drf
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 344
17h 39m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholmcar
14h 45m
kr 3,348–4,647

Cologne to Sweden by train

8Weekly Trains

16h 30mAverage Duration

kr 2,038Cheapest Price

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Distance: 705.4 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Sweden?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Stockholm Central via Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Stockholm, Cityterminalen via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Hamburg, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 22h 34m.

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